Dec 28, 2013
by
Krysta

Exactly a year ago today, my life as I knew it changed forever. On December 28, 2012, I found out that I was pregnant!

I'd bought a test the day prior. It was my first time ever purchasing a pregnancy test and I was ridiculously nervous as I grabbed it from the shelf. Despite my normally frugal ways, I picked the most expensive one in hopes of the most accurate and clear results. As I left the store, the alarm went off. Why wouldn't it? There is nothing awkward about the Walmart greeter waving your pee stick around for the entire store to see. I crossed my fingers that nobody I knew was in the vicinity as they deactivated the inventory control tag.

The next morning I snuck off to the downstairs bathroom with the test in hand and waited patiently for the results. Ryan knew that I'd bought it but I woke up early so that there was less pressure. I can not pee under pressure. Less than 30 seconds later those fateful words appeared. Pregnant. 2-3 weeks.

It was a wonderful, terrifying, nauseating, exciting moment. I was growing a baby! Our baby!

I headed upstairs to break the news to Ryan. I cried, I laughed, and we struggled to keep our big secret as we headed to Red Deer to celebrate a late Christmas with Ryan's family.

The months to follow seemed never-ending, but looking back now I can't believe that it's already been a year. What a journey the last 12 months have been! Everyday I'm so blessed and thankful for that little stick and for the end result... our gorgeous, perfect daughter.

I'll never forget today, our preggo-versary!

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the story of a girl...

Oh hi, I'm Krysta. I live in Alberta, Canada, and until recently I was living my dream of being a cabin crew member for an airline and essentially getting paid to travel. I began this journey working for an international airline based in Dubai. Love lead me home, where I jumped at the opportunity to work for an airline based in my very own country. I married my best friend in 2012, and life changed drastically on September 10, 2013 when our beautiful daughter Aaralee was born. My stories of dining in Paris and exploring Hong Kong have transitioned to updates on my baby, but I wouldn't have it any other way. I lived my dream, and now I'm living an entirely new one. Our second daughter Briley was born in June 15, and these days my world revolves around my 2 little girls.

I'm still aviation obsessed and a travel addict. I still love to take photos of beautiful places and try delicious new foods. I'm still up for any adventure, so long as I can bring my kids or find a babysitter!

I really like friends. If you want to email me just to say hi, or talk, or whatever, email me at larson.krysta@gmail.com. If you are looking for an internet girlfriend or webcam buddy, don't waste your time. Have a super day, thanks for visiting!

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